Things to look out for when buying a DC5R

[quangwoo]

Hey guys,

I'm new to the whole car thing. I was just wondering what do I need to know when buying a DC5R and just any little tips you guys have to give me?

What should I do when looking at a DC5R and where to get the car checked up with?


Thanks gents

[Zilli]

look out for a search button...

Been covered a fair bit champ...

generally look for paint and panel descrpencies to determine panel damage... gearbox should shift smooth without crunching, and check service history...

[MikeyG]

check the recaros.. ( the seats) if they are badly worn.. or ugly or even fukd... u can tell that the car has gone thru serious thrashing

[quangwoo]

ahhhhhhh sweet, thanks for the advice boys

[Crapdaz]

panel/body damage, gearbox shifting is smooth, tyres arent worn out or is decent.
visually scan engine bay is clean and isn't faulty or dodgy jobs done to it.

[her0]

Shake the engine in the engine bay, if it swivels a lot, engine mounts prob broke or in poor condition, and says that its been launched a lot?

[dzyn3]

there is a common issue with second gear crunching. check to ensure that its not so bad.

[quangwoo]

ta her0 for engine advice. ill make sure ill shake the engine to check the mounts condition

lol ive heard alot about second gear crunching. it was an issue i was worried about. ta dzyn3 :)

[EUR003act]

there is a common issue with second gear crunching. check to ensure that its not so bad.

lol ahhhh my problem isnt just my problem :thumbsup: lol